The project will provide 30% of Amman's water requirements
Halcrow has been appointed to the role of owner’s engineer for Jordan’s US $1 billion (JOD708 million) water conveyance system.
Jordan is considered one of the ten most water-scarce countries in the world and city residents are subject to severe water restrictions.
The Disi-Mudawarra to Amman water conveyance project aims to provide relief to the capital city Amman by providing around 30% of the city’s water requirements.
“This is a great win for Halcrow, particularly during these difficult times,” said regional director for water and power Philip Bourne. “This project will keep us busy for a number of years and will help raise our profile as a leader in the search for solutions to the global water resource crisis.”
The project involves the construction of a 325km pipeline that will drive water from the Disi-Mudawarra aquifer on the Jordan-Saudi Arabia border to Amman.
The project, which is expected to be complete by 2013, will ease pressure on existing aquifers and help to ensure water supply continuity and quality.
Included in the scope of work are 55 production wells, 120km of collection piping, 325km of conveyance piping, two pumping stations, four tanks and one reservoir, control valves and operation and maintenance facilities.
With funding from OPIC, the European Investment Bank and Proparco, the project will also create employment opportunities and promote private sector participation in Jordan’s future development.
Led by project director Glynn Monks and project manager Blaise Cummings, the Halcrow team will comprise of ten on-site engineers, including a chief resident engineer and resident engineer.
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